eightate8at8 0 #1 December 30, 2008 So I have to write an essay and one of the two prompts is to describe what you would do if you had a year off after graduation of high school before entering college. I'm thinking about doing it on skydiving, you know getting my AFF done and all that good stuff. Does this seem like an OK idea? Is that something they wouldn't mind hearing? I can't see it raising any red flags.. What are some good strong points I could throw in with it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary73 10 #2 December 30, 2008 If this is for a college-entrance-exam kind of thing, I'd recommend something a little more along the lines of serving the community while developing the skills and having experiences oriented toward broadening yourself so as to become a valued member of society. They love that kind of crap. "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence." - Carl Sagan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuFantasma 0 #3 December 30, 2008 Quote If this is for a college-entrance-exam kind of thing, I'd recommend something a little more along the lines of serving the community while developing the skills and having experiences oriented toward broadening yourself so as to become a valued member of society. They love that kind of crap. Watch it dude !!!!! We don't need another presidential-wanna-be... let the kid skydive!Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo". - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prodiver913 0 #4 December 30, 2008 fuck it dude. I wrote two essays on skydiving in my first semester at Penn State and got A's on both. In the same class. Lol. Do what you want and fuck the rest. I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuFantasma 0 #5 December 30, 2008 Write the paper in freefall... call it artistic work!Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo". - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #6 December 30, 2008 i had to write a persuasive paper in english 101. writing is by far my weakest subject. i chose to persuade the reading to skydive. the professor told me it was the finest persuasive paper she had ever read. if you are passionate about something, it will come through in your writing. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuFantasma 0 #7 December 30, 2008 Quotei had to write a persuasive paper in english 101. writing is by far my weakest subject. i chose to persuade the reading to skydive. the professor told me it was the finest persuasive paper she had ever read. if you are passionate about something, it will come through in your writing. Point made!Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo". - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orchid 0 #8 December 30, 2008 Quote if you are passionate about something, it will come through in your writing. +1 I also had to write a paper in my project management class ~ my teacher loved it, he said, it was unique and that was the first paper about skydiving in his years of teaching. He went for a tandem jump 2 weeks later. Point is, it's not about what you write...it's how you write. "Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #9 December 30, 2008 i take a little more time editting and proofreading college papers than dz.com posts. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #10 December 30, 2008 i take a little more time "editing" There...fixed it for ya'. TripleF "Upon seeing the shadow of a pigeon, one must resist the urge to look up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eightate8at8 0 #11 December 30, 2008 Alright awesome, I wasn't sure if it would be a poor topic but I have been persuaded otherwise. Part of the prompt says to explain/describe what you have/would get out of the experience. What are some of those I should make sure to add in throughout the paper? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prodiver913 0 #12 December 30, 2008 i talked about my first jump and the entire class and teacher loved it. Actually helped a few of the people in my class to try it out I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #13 December 30, 2008 Quote i I take a little more time editting editing and proofreading college papers than dz.com posts. How's that job working out (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #14 December 30, 2008 QuoteAlright awesome, I wasn't sure if it would be a poor topic but I have been persuaded otherwise. Part of the prompt says to explain/describe what you have/would get out of the experience. What are some of those I should make sure to add in throughout the paper? Risk vs reward Accepting responsibility for your actions Learning/following proper procedures Overcoming fears Choosing to do something outside the societal norms"There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #15 December 31, 2008 QuoteAlright awesome, I wasn't sure if it would be a poor topic but I have been persuaded otherwise. OMG!!! Did someone finally recognize my greatness?? Lol. TripleF "Upon seeing the shadow of a pigeon, one must resist the urge to look up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary73 10 #16 December 31, 2008 QuoteAlright awesome, I wasn't sure if it would be a poor topic but I have been persuaded otherwise. Part of the prompt says to explain/describe what you have/would get out of the experience. What are some of those I should make sure to add in throughout the paper? If this is an essay that you're going to send as part of a college entrance application package, I'll stick with my earlier reply. If it's just a standard homework exercise (either high school or college), then yeah, tell 'em all about it, but be sure to make it clear that no words in any language can truly describe it. Good luck either way! "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence." - Carl Sagan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eightate8at8 0 #17 January 4, 2009 Quote If this is an essay that you're going to send as part of a college entrance application package, I'll stick with my earlier reply. If it's just a standard homework exercise (either high school or college), then yeah, tell 'em all about it, but be sure to make it clear that no words in any language can truly describe it. Good luck either way! I totally understand you, but there is just one thing that leans me toward the skydiving topic, and that is that the skydiving club at the school is one major appeal to me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eightate8at8 0 #18 January 6, 2009 Let me forward this unto all of you, I just finished the best essay of my life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
